Stephen Colbert - Guest Rep. Joe Kennedy III: House Republicans Are Doing Nothing

[Rhiannon12866]

Rep. Joe Kennedy III says Republican-controlled Congress hasn't been getting it done lately, particularly when it comes to election security.

[Senator Orrin Knox]

1. Our 48th President

49th at the latest!

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I agree he's quite impressive and has a bright future!

After his appearances on MSNBC last night, it's great timing that he was scheduled for Colbert tonight! He's smart, well spoken, and most important - he's speaking out for us!

[NewJeffCT]

5. He needs a much more progressive voting record

if he hopes to get through a Democratic primary. He's in the lower third of the Democratic caucus in the House in terms of how progressive is his voting record. And, that's in a safe blue district in Massachusetts.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I did not know that, I mainly know him from his TV appearances

But of course he sounds good to me, my rep is not just a Republican, Paul Ryan is her mentor.

[NewJeffCT]

7. I fKennedy is the nominee

I'd happily vote for him over any Republican, but I just don't see him winning a grueling primary process with a moderate voting record.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. Some people will vote for him just because of the name

But I agree that in the current political climate we're desperate for someone will speak out for us. I'm hoping that we can defeat the Paul Ryan supporter in my district, as it is protesters tend to show up wherever she goes. I think that Joe Kennedy's heart is in the right place and what's going on now needs to light a fire under him (and a lot of others). He did a great job speaking out on MSNBC on Wednesday night - and here's hoping he got a few pointers from Colbert.

[mr_lebowski]

3. That was great ... though the real highlight was of course Comedian Carmen Legala

Who we, the American Public ... needed to make some time for ... because s/he is clearly sharing an equally important message to that of the young Mssr. Kennedy.

Sorry, just a bit of a peeve with all late night shows ... love me some Steven, don't get me wrong, but ... that was a big womp womp ... and it seems to happen often on his show ... things are rushed along ...

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I agree with you, I always want to hear more from the political guest

It always seems like they just get going when he has to end the interview. And I think Stephen could easily talk to them for the whole show. The other night he had a pretty intense political discussion - and his next guest was in some TV show or movie and he asked about her personal life. It was a let down. I know he has actors on who are promoting some project, but it seems frivolous considering what we're experiencing in this country - which Stephen opens with every night.

[smirkymonkey]

9. Great interview!

Thanks!

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Thanks!

I have a feeling that we're going to hear a lot more about this particular rep...